Transfer Credit FAQ

Overview

Scripps accepts transfer credit for undergraduate liberal arts courses comparable to those offered at the undergraduate Claremont Colleges (e.g., art history, psychology, economics, anthropology, history, politics, literature, etc.) from regionally accredited colleges and universities (including community colleges), in which letter grades of C or better are earned. In other words, if the discipline is taught at the undergraduate Claremont Colleges, we can consider it for transfer credit.

What don’t we accept? Vocational and technical courses, graduate-level courses, and courses in disciplines such as business and marketing, animal husbandry, automotive repair, etc. (because those aren’t taught at the 5Cs).

Does Scripps accept transfer credit?
Can transfer credit satisfy my GEs?
Will transfer credit satisfy my major/minor requirements?
How much credit will I get?
From which colleges/universities does Scripps accept transfer credit?
Is there a form I need to fill out for transfer credit?
I am on leave of absence from Scripps. Can I take classes nearby and transfer the credit back to Scripps?
Do I need my adviser’s approval for transfer credit?
Do I need department approval for transfer credit?
How is credit converted into Scripps courses?
Will transfer credit impact my GPA?
How is credit converted from a quarter system? A semester system?
The class I’m considering is 3 semester credits. Will it satisfy a requirement?
Is there a limit to transfer credit?
I am considering a summer class at Pitzer or HMC. What do I need to know?
Will Scripps summer courses satisfy my degree requirements?
Will summer school at the 5Cs impact my GPA?
What do I do after I complete the classes elsewhere?
Is there a list of schools from which you accept transfer credit?
What happens if a I earn a C minus or lower at another school?
Can I earn transfer credit abroad?